Research Technician I, Oral Biology

Posting Details Position Information Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Title Research Technician I, Oral Biology Classification Title Research Technician I Department Department of Oral Biology Posting Number

R260127

Posting Link Employer Research Foundation Position Type RF Clerical/Technical Job Type Part-Time Appointment Term Salary Grade N.4 Posting Detail Information Position Summary A Research Technician I position is available at the University at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine's Department of Oral Biology with Dr. Camila Sabatini's research team. The primary objective of this position is to study dental pulp stem cells, with a focus on regenerative dentistry. The successful candidate should be able to manage multiple detail-oriented tasks with minimal supervision, capable of trouble-shooting and critical thinking, develop and execute in vitro and in vivo experiments, histological processing and imaging, molecular biology techniques, perform administrative tasks, self-motivated, dedicated and creative. Excellent organizational skills, ability to work well with others, and willingness to learn new lab techniques and follow instructions are key. Prior experience with animal work is a strong plus. The activities of the Research Technician I will consist of: Mammalian cell culture; DNA/RNA extraction and PCR; Protein detection/quantification and cell signaling studies (immunofluorescence, western blotting, ELISA, plasmid recombination); Mice and Ferret: maintaining the colony, breeding and genotyping, and sample harvesting; Histology (sample preparation); Microscopy imaging (brightfield, confocal, and transmission electron microscopy); Flow cytometry: multiple channel FACS analysis and immune profiling; Administrative duties (taking notes during lab meetings, assisting with purchase orders and inventory management, and managing protocol submissions and documentation, lab organization); Training and supervision of new technicians and students; Requires experience with statistical software Graphpad Prism. Learn more: Our benefits , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability. Minimum Qualifications Requires education in a biomedical science or related field and at least one year of experience directly related to research or the program. Experience working in a research laboratory and the ability to work independently. Ability to troubleshoot laboratory protocols. Experience with animals. Tissue culture skills. Histology sample preparation. Experience in molecular biology: immunoblotting Highly self-disciplined. Proficient in Graphpad Prism, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, basic imaging software (ImageJ, QuPath). Preferred Qualifications Experience in ELISA and Flow cytometry; Experience in PCR; Microscopy imaging Our University Community Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle. Salary Range $20,951.40 - $21,600.00 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Hours 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment. Contact Information Contact's Name Camila Sabatini Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Contact's Email View email address on click.appcast.io Contact's Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Posting Dates Posted 08/20/2026 Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled 09/10/2026 References Number of references required 3 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant University at Buffalo